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Sun, 07 Jun 2020 07:20:38 GMT2020-06-07T07:20:38ZConsideraciones relativas a los pueblos indígenas, afrodescendientes y otros grupos étnicos durante la pandemia de COVID-19, 4 de junio del 2020https://iris.paho.org/handle/10665.2/52252
Consideraciones relativas a los pueblos indígenas, afrodescendientes y otros grupos étnicos durante la pandemia de COVID-19, 4 de junio del 2020
La Región de las Américas se caracteriza por su riqueza multiétnica y multicultural. Sin embargo, los pueblos indígenas, los afrodescendientes y otros grupos étnicos se enfrentan en muchas ocasiones a la discriminación y la exclusión, lo que genera inequidades en el ámbito de la salud. Las características específicas de los pueblos indígenas y los afrodescendientes, generalmente alejados de los servicios de salud, los convierten en poblaciones vulnerables. Este impacto puede mitigarse si estos grupos participan desde el inicio en cualquier decisión que afecte a su salud con el apoyo del sector de la salud, e incorporan medidas de prevención y se articulan con la red de servicios de salud en el caso de padecer los efectos de la COVID-19 en sus territorios.
Thu, 04 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://iris.paho.org/handle/10665.2/522522020-06-04T00:00:00ZConsiderations on Indigenous Peoples, Afro-Descendants, and Other Ethnic Groups during the COVID-19 Pandemic, 4 June 2020https://iris.paho.org/handle/10665.2/52251
Considerations on Indigenous Peoples, Afro-Descendants, and Other Ethnic Groups during the COVID-19 Pandemic, 4 June 2020
Introduction: In March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that the outbreak of COVID-19, the disease caused by a new coronavirus, constituted a pandemic, given the speed and scale of its transmission.
The Region of the Americas is characterized by its rich multi-ethnic and multicultural heritage. Nonetheless, indigenous peoples, Afro-descendants, and other ethnic groups are often subject to discrimination and exclusion, resulting in health inequities. COVID-19 may have a greater impact on certain populations, such as indigenous peoples and Afro-descendants. In 2017, the Member States of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) approved the first Policy on Ethnicity and Health (document CSP29/7, Rev.1), which is based on recognition of the differences among ethnic groups, as well as their respective challenges, needs, and historical contexts. It also underscores the need for an intercultural approach grounded in equality and mutual respect to improve health outcomes and advance toward universal health. PAHO has prioritized ethnicity as a cross-cutting issue in emergency and disaster management. This is reflected in a series of mandates such as the Plan of Action for Disaster Risk Reduction 2016-2021 and various manuals, guidelines, and initiatives.
Thu, 04 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://iris.paho.org/handle/10665.2/522512020-06-04T00:00:00ZRapid Assessment of COVID-19 Impact on NCD Programs in the Region of the Americas, 4 June 2020https://iris.paho.org/handle/10665.2/52250
Rapid Assessment of COVID-19 Impact on NCD Programs in the Region of the Americas, 4 June 2020
This brief report presents a snapshot of the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on NCD services in the Region of the Americas. It represents the views and perspectives of the national health authorities responsible for overseeing the governmental NCD programs during a period of 4 weeks in May 2020, at a time when the Region of the Americas was considered the epicenter of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Thu, 04 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://iris.paho.org/handle/10665.2/522502020-06-04T00:00:00ZKey Considerations for Integrating Gender Equality into Health Emergency and Disaster Response: COVID-19, 4 June 2020https://iris.paho.org/handle/10665.2/52247
Key Considerations for Integrating Gender Equality into Health Emergency and Disaster Response: COVID-19, 4 June 2020
This document highlights key considerations for integrating gender equality into health emergency and disaster response, particularly in the context of COVID-19. Due to existing gender-based inequalities, specific and combined vulnerabilities, unequal access to information and early warnings, and varying national capacities and experiences, it is necessary to address different needs, both across and within populations, in the response to COVID-19 and other health emergencies. The response to COVID-19 should integrate a gender-responsive approach, while considering other social, economic, environmental, geographic, ethnic, and cultural factors that affect how the disease is differentially impacting individuals, groups, and populations, including gender-diverse groups.
Thu, 04 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://iris.paho.org/handle/10665.2/522472020-06-04T00:00:00Z